as in to jump-start
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Recent Examples of kick-start
The country’s next chancellor will almost certainly be Friedrich Merz, a businessman who has promised to crack down on migrants, and slash taxes and business regulations in a bid to kick-start economic growth.
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Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Dom Amore: UConn-Quinnipiac hockey rivalry ratchets up with NCAA match
UConn and Quinnipiac, at opposite ends of the state, play in the NCAA Tournament, a good place to kick-start a big-time real hockey rivalry.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
According to Cassie Zimmerman, marketing accounts manager in the Boise office of The Agency, an international real estate brokerage, rising inventory is kick-starting the season.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
That kick-started a dominant run by the Nittany Lions that continues.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Dom Amore: UConn-Quinnipiac hockey rivalry ratchets up with NCAA match
UConn and Quinnipiac, at opposite ends of the state, play in the NCAA Tournament, a good place to kick-start a big-time real hockey rivalry.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
According to Cassie Zimmerman, marketing accounts manager in the Boise office of The Agency, an international real estate brokerage, rising inventory is kick-starting the season.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
That kick-started a dominant run by the Nittany Lions that continues.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kick-start
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The right amount of rain at the right time can jump-start the nutrients antlers require (although, as Heffelfinger’s experience shows, above-average moisture is the most influential in areas with relatively sparse precipitation).—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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The move jump-starts a long-simmering unionization effort that comes amid scrutiny of the electric utility for potential mishandling of the devastating Eaton fire.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump resurrected that version of the program, with law enforcement agencies in Florida signing over 100 task force model agreements since February.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Easter is still a few days away, but the Lorde has been resurrected.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
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The pair appeared to rekindle their romance in August 2024, after splitting in 2019, when Leray posted a video call between her and Redd on X (formerly Twitter).—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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His endeavor sparks a debate within the family, rekindling past traumas in his community.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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As of today, a fresh, forward energy will revitalize your relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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Rebuilding and Learning Gannon's time with the Chiefs proved instrumental in revitalizing his career.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Kick-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-start. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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